Engineer - Systems Engineering

Location: Chennai

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• As part of the OTR process, assist the Business Verticals in developing and evaluating systems solutions (together with the leadership team), making sure that the solutions are technically sound and that technical risk is recognized, controlled, and planned for.

• Perform basic and detail engineering for Transformer, Motor, MV/LV switchgear, Control panel, UPS and battery sizing, Layout engineering, Cable engineering, Earthing / Lightning protection. 
• Proficient in preparing SLD, Reviewing Schematics, GA, BOM and reports.
• Proficient in electrical component specification, sizing, selection and analysis. Prepare technical documentation as per contractual requirements, and review vendor technical offers / documentation. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, including ANS, UL, NEC, NFPA, and IEC

• Identify technical risks and put in place the mitigation plan. 
• Review developed solutions and identify opportunities for improvement of process, system, or equipment. 
• Foster relationship with other GEV business entities to maximize the benefits of Synergy
• Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology and Value Engineering, and Supply Chain as appropriate to support the project and the business. 
• Drive lean mind set to provide optimum technical solutions for the projects.
• Ensure compliance with all company and customer EHS policies and procedures.

 

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from reputed College/University
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Engineering / System engineering projects based on electrical balance of plant equipment's (detail engineering - Transformer, Motor, MV/LV switchgear, Control panel, UPS and battery sizing, Layout engineering, Cable engineering, Earthing / Lightning protection) for Industry / Marine / Oil & Gas / Power domains

 

 Desired Characteristics

• Strong prioritizing and time management skills. Willingness to learn with passion.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / E-Plan / MS Office applications
• Self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems.
• Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects meeting time scales. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Quickly identify best practices and apply them within the team
• Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments
• Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical time.

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